Web :: Using Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP)

Secure FTP (SFTP) is FTP over a SSH (Secure Shell) connection that provides for secure network services over an insecure connection. SSH Secure Shell replaces other, less secure terminal applications, such as Telnet and regular FTP, offering all the same levels of functionality but much more securely. It enables you to securely log into remote host computers, to execute commands safely on a remote computer, and to provide secure encrypted and authenticated communications, such as file transfers and uploads,over any connection .

The following is a list of common host names for some of the web servers at HSU:

We recommend the use of the SSH Secure Shell application for Windows for secure file uploads. Please download and install SSH Secure Shell before following the instructions below to transfer a file. The instructions are based on SSH Secure Shell 3.2.2.

Note: Command line access is not allowed on the Central Web Server for terminal or SSH connections.

Humboldt State University recommends the use of the CyberDuck or Fugu SFTP application for OS X for secure file uploads. Please download and install your preferred application before following the instructions below to transfer a file.

The following instructions are based on CyberDuck v2.8 and Fugu v1.2.0. Advanced users may use the command line to connect to the server if they wish.

Note: Command line access is not allowed on the Central Web Server for terminal or SSH connections.